China ‘s recent test of a major hypersonic weapon system is “very close” to a “Sputnik moment” in the standoff between the U.S. and …
China ‘s recent test of a major hypersonic weapon system is “very close” to a “Sputnik moment” in the standoff between the U.S. and its chief global rival, America’s top general said in an interview that aired Wednesday, highlighting deep concern inside the Pentagon over Beijing’s growing military capabilities. Speaking to Bloomberg Television ‘s “The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations” program, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark A. Milley confirmed reports that China over the summer conducted a landmark test of its hypersonic capabilities. Gen. Milley did not discuss details of the tests but did not dispute reports that China launched into space a maneuverable, hypersonic weapon able to carry a nuclear payload.
